Official 2020 NBA Draft Thread

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Originally Posted by AusPel

Minny gets Poku :(

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But whyyyyyyyy


Oh wait... That's OKC

Bummer to have Poku off the board. But I liked Kira nearly as much and think there's a better chance he is a plus in the NBA.

Oklahoma City is targeting Serbia PF Aleksej Pokusevski at No. 17, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Yep, the confirmation.

Huge upside play for OKC.

Reminder: Tyrese Maxey is still on the board, somehow? Wild.

Also Tillman and Bane, which is great for us.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Now wouldn't that be something?

Apparently he's really liekd by OKC, they have 17 now so he may well go next.

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What about a project?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXFjuG5BJvA

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Originally Posted by Biasvasospasm

I don't necessarily think this changes anything short term. He is REALLY young and probably isn't ready to meaningfully contribute, especially with our current guard depth. But long term, I think he gives you a totally different look. He gives us a guy who NBA guards will struggle to stay in front of. We have bigger guards in NAW and Ball, but he gives us a player who will get defense in rotation. Love this pick.

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He looks smaller on a screen, but Kira is 6'3". Same height as Morant, Lillard, Steph, Wall, Kyrie.

He just needs some meat on his bones but otherwise he's not even a "small" PG.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Oklahoma City is targeting Serbia PF Aleksej Pokusevski at No. 17, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Yep, the confirmation.

Huge upside play for OKC.

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I guess those rumors about Adams is probably true.

Wait is Miami going to just going to make everyone look stupid with Kentucky pipeline again?

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Originally Posted by ragincaucasian

What about a project?

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Not entirely sure I get what you mean by this. He's definitely a project, if that's what you mean. Needs a ton of weight and strength, defensive disciplining, finishing work.

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Originally Posted by Taker597

I guess those rumors about Adams is probably true.

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Poku does not replace Adams whatsoever. Think of him as a wing, in terms of play use.

Adams may well be on the move but it's not because Poku is replacing him

ONE COIN FLIP AWAY FROM HALI

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Originally Posted by luckyman

He looks smaller on a screen, but Kira is 6'3". Same height as Morant, Lillard, Steph, Wall, Kyrie.

He just needs some meat on his bones but otherwise he's not even a "small" PG.

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Do not forget about Silva in Australia.

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Originally Posted by Pelifan

I don’t want Poku, I just have serious doubts about his body ever being ready, his frame is bad.

but at 24 I could definitely live with it.

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i really don't understand how you can say that in a draft like this...

He's one of the few prospects with actual translatable upside in this draft. Yeah he can bust, but he can also boom BIG, and isn't that the type of outcome you draft players on, particularly in a flat draft such as this?

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Originally Posted by Pelifan

Wait is Miami going to just going to make everyone look stupid with Kentucky pipeline again?

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Maybe. Maxey Maxey Maxey

Pels now set to have 5 point guards under contract:

Lonzo Ball
Eric Bledsoe
George Hill
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Kira Lewis

Would have to think there are still moves to be made regarding the point guard spot.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) November 19, 2020

Mavs take Josh Green.

Great for them. Defensive!

Nobody wants Saadiq Bey?

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Originally Posted by smcgull

His speed is what I heard about him the most.

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Originally Posted by 13 - 3

Pels now set to have 5 point guards under contract:

Lonzo Ball
Eric Bledsoe
George Hill
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Kira Lewis

Would have to think there are still moves to be made regarding the point guard spot.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) November 19, 2020

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Bledsoe is def gone for sure

Congratulations @kiralewisjr So proud of you!! Hard work and strong character pays off!!!!! All the best to you and your amazing family!!!! #Speed #Playmaker #star ����������������

— Avery Johnson (@CoachAvery6) November 19, 2020

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Originally Posted by DroopyDawg

Nobody wants Saadiq Bey?

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He's not very good.

The Clippers are trading Landry Shamet to the Nets for No. 19, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Clipper should take Maxey or Tillman.

Welcome to the Big Easy bro @kiralewisjr ‼️ #WBD

— Josh Hart (@joshhart) November 19, 2020

Clippers get 19 for Shamet to BKN

If Maxey is still there at 24...you have to. As bad as this team needs bigs.

Damn, T Wolves took him!

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Originally Posted by AusPel

ONE COIN FLIP AWAY FROM HALI

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Fortunately, we got a guy who can actually put pressure on defenses instead.

Apparently the Pistons are getting 19 and the Clippers are getting Luke Kennard. 3 team deal.

This is a three-way deal that includes the Pistons, with Luke Kennard heading to the Clippers, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/Nmt9zcRIUE

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

There's that from Woj

Silva will be in the Pels rotation this year!

Practice could be interesting in OKC:

Adams vs POKU

I guess the game is to sit pat and try to trade for Future picks.

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Originally Posted by Tinman

Silva will be in the Pels rotation this year!

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I am fairly sure he's already confirmed to be remaining in Australia next year.

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Originally Posted by Tinman

Silva will be in the Pels rotation this year!

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Already stated that he'll still be overseas for the season

Give me RJ Hampton please!! But I’ll take Tyrese Maxey as well

But RJ is seen as more of point guard and that would be a little too much at that position.

Precious?!? I think Maxey will be the pick

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Originally Posted by As I See It

Practice could be interesting in OKC:

Adams vs POKU

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Atleast Adam will be nice enough to let him get rebounds.lol

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Originally Posted by Tinman

Silva will be in the Pels rotation this year!

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:jumper:

Hampton/Tillman/Bane please

Kira at Point and Maxey at SG?

I'm weirdly thinking Paul Reed. This draft has no consensus and there's a lot to like defensively.

Tillie pls

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Originally Posted by Biasvasospasm

I'm weirdly thinking Paul Reed. This draft has no consensus and there's a lot to like defensively.

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A lot to like defensively but literally zero offensive skills. I'd take him in the 2nd, probably. I'd be happy taking him at 39, quite disappointed at 24.

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Originally Posted by luckyman

He looks smaller on a screen, but Kira is 6'3". Same height as Morant, Lillard, Steph, Wall, Kyrie.

He just needs some meat on his bones but otherwise he's not even a "small" PG.

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Just thought of the fact that Kira and Ja could go against either for a few years.

Detroit is targeting Saddiq Bey at No. 19, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Detroit made a great pick at 7 with Hayes, and then whiffed on 16 and 19 with Isaiah Steward and Bey.

Yikes.

I just hope the pels take the next best prospect on their board. If that’s a pg so be it.

Don’t pick for fit.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Detroit is targeting Saddiq Bey at No. 19, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Detroit made a great pick at 7 with Hayes, and then whiffed on 16 and 19 with Isaiah Steward and Bey.

Yikes.

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WHIFF

Bey: no handle, cannot create on ball for himself or others at all. Poor off-ball defensive instincts, not a weakside rim guy despite his height and bulk. Turns and runs on-ball rather than sliding so gets blown by too often.

Good shooter and an okay defender, but there were so many better options on the board for them. Not as awful a choice as #16 tho.

Maxey, RJ, Tillman pls

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Detroit is targeting Saddiq Bey at No. 19, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Detroit made a great pick at 7 with Hayes, and then whiffed on 16 and 19 with Isaiah Steward and Bey.

Yikes.

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It's funny, on RealGM they're getting a heap of praise

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Originally Posted by AusPel

It's funny, on RealGM they're getting a heap of praise

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More fool RealGm.

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Originally Posted by AusPel

Maxey, RJ, Tillman pls

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Lewis & RJ could be a deadly combo.